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Entropy has units of kJ/kg K and energy has units of kJ. So my question is if entropy is not conserved how is energy conserved when there is a unit of energy within entropy?
The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time, or remain constant in ideal cases where the system is in a state of equilibrium or undergoing a reversible process.
The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. The second law, on the other hand, focuses on the direction of energy transfer and the increase in entropy over time.
The second law of thermodynamics explains why, in our daily lives, we experience things like the natural flow of heat from hot to cold objects, the gradual decay of materials, and the tendency for systems to become more disordered over time. It also plays a crucial role in understanding energy efficiency and the limitations of perpetual motion machines.
No, the second law of thermodynamics is a fundamental law of nature and has never been observed to be violated. It has been extensively tested and confirmed through numerous experiments and observations.
The second law of thermodynamics applies to the entire universe, as it states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase or remain constant. This means that over time, the universe will become increasingly disordered and will eventually reach a state of maximum entropy, also known as the heat death of the universe.